Get sensitive details redacted, instantly!

Find names, addresses, account details, and other sensitive text. Review every suggestion before creating a permanently redacted copy.

How privacy works
✓ No account✓ No document upload✓ You approve every redaction
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Drop a searchable, text-based PDF or select one from your device.

Drag & drop your PDFor click to browse files
Maximum file size: 50 MB

Text-based PDFs only. Scanned or image-only PDFs are not supported yet.

01 — OPEN LOCALLY

Your PDF stays in browser memory

helpRedact.com does not send the document to our server or create a stored server copy.

02 — REVIEW YOURSELF

Nothing disappears without approval

Inspect, adjust, keep, or remove every suggested redaction before exporting.

03 — LEAVE CLEANLY

Refreshing clears the workspace

The working document lives only in the current browser session. The exported copy downloads directly to your device.

FEATURES

Private PDF redaction, with you in control

Local PDF analysis

Your document is analysed in browser memory and is not uploaded to helpRedact.com.

Review every suggestion

Approve, resize, move, keep, or remove redaction boxes before you export.

Permanent redaction

Approved areas are burned into a rebuilt PDF, followed by an independent security check.

PRICING

Free while helpRedact.com is in beta

Use the local PDF redaction workflow without creating an account.

FAQ

Good to know before you begin

Does helpRedact.com upload my PDF?

No. Your PDF is processed in browser memory on your device.

Are scanned PDFs supported?

Not yet. helpRedact.com currently supports searchable, text-based PDFs.

Can I review every suggestion?

Yes. You can approve, edit, keep, or delete redaction boxes before exporting.